The Clarinet BBoard

The Clarinet BBoard The C4 standard

New Topic | Go to Top | Go to Topic | Search | Help/Rules | Smileys/Notes | Log In

Previous Message | Next Message

Need professional advice re: key cork

Author: m1964
Date: 2018-11-03 18:50

Hi,
I need an advice of a professional repair technician.

My R13 had a little "gap" between the top of the left pinky F/C lever and the bottom of lever at the back of the right pinky F/C key, so when I used left pinky to push F/C key, I felt there was too much travel.

I was not sure what would be a better fix: I could either raise the left pinky lever by replacing the cork under it or replace the cork on the right pinky key with the thicker one.

I chose to do the later: I removed old cork at the bottom of the lever at the back of the right F/C key and glued new cork, slightly thicker and then fine-adjusted the fit with sand paper.

However, now I feel that I maybe should not have removed that old cork. The old cork was too thin but it was hard so pressing the left key produced "immediate" action as soon as the key traveled beyond the gap.

Now, when I press the key I get a "spongy" feeling possibly because the new cork is thicker and softer.

Can anyone suggest where what would be the best way to fix this small problem?

I noted that JLSmith sells sheet felt in different thicknesses but the price is $42 for a set is a little too much because I only need a tiny piece of the material...and I am not sure that felt would be hard enough.

I am not a professional technician but I used to play professionally and always did basic maintenance and even small repairs by myself. Now I play in local community band and in an amateur symphony orchestra so the little problem like the one above have no practical bearing except that I like my instruments to be in top shape.

Thanks a lot for your help.

Reply To Message | Avail. Forums | Flat View

Newer Topic | Older Topic

Topics